July 18, 2026

  • Talons

    Talons Robotics Team Honors Advisors

    Faculty advisors to the College of Southern Maryland Talons Robotics team were honored with flags flown over the Pentagon in recognition of the time and mentorship they have shown the team.

  • Code Red

    Code Red Air Quality Alert in Effect for St. Mary’s County

    The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services is notifying residents that a Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect for the area today, Friday, July 17, 2026.

  • Sobriety

    Sheriff’s Sobriety Checkpoint on July 17

    The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, in the Leonardtown area.

  • Schoolhouse

    Drayden Schoolhouse Open House July 18

    Open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse are held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 11am to 2pm. Why not plan a visit there July 18?

  • Cooling Centers

    Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18

    Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents may take refuge in one of these cool places.

Leader Exclusives

STEM-ING

SMCM to Host STEM-ING 2023 Event

Apr 6, 2023

NAWCAD and The Patuxent Partnership announce the 10th annual STEM-ING program will be held from 8:30am to 4pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

NAWCAD Industry Day

NAWCAD Industry Day Set April 18

Apr 3, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership will host NAWCAD Industry Day on April 18, 2023, at the University System of Maryland in Southern Maryland in California, MD.

Lorenzini Named Maryland Top 100 Women

Apr 3, 2023

The Daily Record has named Judge Amy Lorenzini, Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, to its 2023 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. The list began in 1996 to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership, and mentoring.